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2 in custody, including pregnant woman, after chase on SR 836 linked to Florida City shooting ends in Miami

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

Police have taken two people into custody, including a pregnant woman, after a pursuit eastbound on the Dolphin Expressway came to an end in Miami.7News cameras captured Miami Fire Rescue crews putting a woman in the back of an ambulance near Northwest 17th Avenue, late Friday afternoon.According to Miami-Dade Police, the pursuit stemmed from a shooting in Florida City.Eastbound traffic along the expressway is expected to be tied up for some time, so drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Miami Marlins president and GM, pro sports’ only all-female executive team, share mission to make baseball a sport for everyone

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

The playoff push continues for the Miami Marlins, and helping lead the charge are two South Florida women who are on a mission to make baseball a sport for everybody. Karen Hensel has today’s 7Spotlight.“If you can see it, you can be it.”Members of the Miami Marlins are sharing that message with some of baseball’s youngest fans, especially the girls.Miami Marlins President Caroline O’Connor and general manager Kim Ng are the only all-female executive team in professional sports.Kim Ng, Miami Marlins general manager: “Very humbling. Very humbling when I sit back and think about it.”Kim was hired as the Marlins’ general manager in 2020, making her the first woman to ever serve as a GM in Major League Baseball. The team made history again when Caroline was promoted to president of business operations. She is only the second woman in the league’s history to reach that position.Caroline O’Connor, Miami Marlins president: “...

Project conserves 3,700 acres of forest in northern New Hampshire

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

SHELBURNE, N.H. (AP) — The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has completed a long-term effort to protect two adjacent forests in the northern part of the state totaling 3,700 acres (1,497 hectares).The forests will be managed for multiple objectives, including habitat protection, scenic value, and for public recreation and education. They will remain open to hiking, hunting, fishing and forest management.The 2,670-acre (1,081-hectare) Shelburne Valley Forest rises from the Androscoggin River to the ridgeline of the Mahoosuc Range, an extension of the White Mountains that straddles the border between New Hampshire and Maine. The land includes an 84-mile (135-kilometer) trail, river fishing and boating opportunities, and diverse habitats such as cranberry bogs and red spruce swamps.The 1,030-acre (417-hectare) Bald Cap Peak Forest is home to hiking trails. The rocky pine ledges of Bald Cap Peak and Middle Mountain and the 300-foot (91-meter) cascades of Giant Falls a...

Police investigating after two shot in Lexington

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

Lexington police responded to reports of a shooting Friday evening. Officials said two people were shot.About a dozen of officials on the scene are surrounding a house on Keeler Farm Way in Lexington.No other details were immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Suspected Brazilian murderer arrested on Martha’s Vineyard

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

A Brazilian suspected of murder in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operatives in Martha’s Vineyard.Members of ICE Boston’s Enforcement and Removal Operations arrested Hiago Ornela-Da Silva, 31, of Brazil, Thursday in Edgartown. The agents were assisted by partners at U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations and detectives from the Edgartown Police DepartmentOrnela-Da Silva has been wanted since February of last year as a homicide suspect out of a criminal court in Barra de Sao Francisco, in the southeastern Brazilian state of Espirito Santo, according to ICE information.“The arrest of this Brazilian noncitizen demonstrates our commitment to prioritizing enforcement and removal efforts against unlawfully present noncitizens who are wanted for crimes in their home countries,” said Todd Lyons, the director of ERO Boston, in a statement.The agency says Ornela-Da Silva first illegally entered the U.S. in December 2007 and w...

Home Showcase: A breathtaking update in Brookline

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

Sited on the crest of prestigious Corey Hill in Brookline’s sought-after Washington Square area, a remarkable transformation awaits at 111 Jordan Road. This masterpiece of modern luxury harmoniously blends with timeless architectural character. The exquisite single-family home, a product of meticulous gut renovation and expansion, defines elevated living.Spanning an impressive 5,492 square feet, this home offers an abundance of space for luxurious living. With six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, it’s designed to meet the needs of a modern family while preserving the charm and elegance of a historic property.From the moment you step inside, you’ll be greeted by an abundance of natural light streaming through huge picture windows and glass doors that frame landscaped views at every turn. The oversized kitchen island stands as the heart of the home, inviting gatherings and culinary adventures at its adjoining dining area.Step outside, and you’ll discover an o...

Ticker: Biden backs new offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico; IRS contractor charged with leaking tax return information of Trump, wealthy people

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

President Biden’s administration on Friday proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, but none in Alaska, as it tries to navigate between energy companies seeking greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who want Biden to shut down new offshore drilling in the fight against climate change.The five-year plan includes proposed sales in the Gulf of Mexico — the nation’s primary offshore source of oil and gas — in 2025, 2027 and 2029. The three lease sales are the minimum number the Democratic administration could legally offer if it wants to continue expanding offshore wind development.Charges in IRS leak caseA former contractor for the Internal Revenue Service was charged Friday with leaking tax information to news outlets about thousands of the country’s wealthiest people.Charles Edward Littlejohn, 38, of Washington, D.C., is accused of stealing the tax return information and giving it to two different news outlets between 2018 a...

PHOTOS: Stars step out for Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

Celebrities from Austin Butler to Zoe Kravitz step out for Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024, taking place from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2023, in Paris, France.PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 27: Honey Dijon and Taraji P. Henson attends the Acne Studios Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Mouton/Getty Images for Acne Studio)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 27: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Irina Shayk is seen wearing black vinyl jacket, skirt, boots, sunglasses during a street style shoot as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images for ABA)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 26: Tyga attends the ETAM Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 26: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For No...

Workers remain on the picket line at Stellantis plant in Mansfield as UAW strike continues

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

The United Auto Workers strike has shifted into high gear with 7,000 more workers walking off the job as nearly four dozen employees at the Stellantis facility in Mansfield hit the picket line.Union President Shawn Fain, speaking Friday via Facebook Live, ordered workers to strike in Illinois and Michigan to put more pressure on Ford and General Motors, while Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.Stellantis made significant progress, Fain said, moments before his appearance on Facebook Live by agreeing to unspecified cost-of-living raises, the right not to cross a picket line and the right to strike over plant closures.Patrick Lozeau, financial secretary for the local union in Mansfield, didn’t know exactly what changed for the strike not to expand even further at Stellantis. He and his colleagues walked off the job Sept. 22, when employees at 38 plants in 20 states joined the UAW strike, which commenced Sept. 15 after contracts expired.Lozeau and ...

Orioles, Maryland officials announce nonbinding stadium agreement, but not a lease

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:06:40 GMT

The Orioles and representatives of Gov. Wes Moore said Friday they have reached agreement on a nonbinding “memorandum of understanding” — but not a lease — to keep the Orioles committed to Camden Yards for 30 years.While representatives from the governor’s office and the team proclaimed Thursday night that there was a 30-year agreement, they acknowledged during a Friday morning briefing that no lease has been signed. They said an extension of the current lease for at least a year or two may be needed because both sides have not agreed to final terms yet.Under the memorandum, the Orioles would cease paying rent to the state for Camden Yards but would assume responsibility for stadium operations and management.The memorandum, which states the term of the agreement will be for 30 years, is not a legally binding document. Rather, the memorandum says it outlines “key components” of the team’s and stadium authority’s plans and...